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A practitioner-researcher is an information professional who may
not have formal training in using research methods and is learning
how to use these methods during their busy, complex job.
Reflections on Practitioner Research: A Practical Guide for
Information Professionals can help information professionals build
an understanding of the research process as applied to our field
and address the challenges of undertaking research as a
practitioner, as well offer support and advice for all stages of a
research project, from writing the proposal to collecting the data
to disseminating the findings. Twenty-five chapters from a blend of
novice and experienced practitioner-researchers are divided into
three thorough sections: Section 1: Research Process. Grapples with
various aspects of the overall research process, from topic
selection to research design to time frame. How do you set a
research agenda? What happens when your plans get derailed? How do
you approach a topic that may be controversial? Section 2: Research
Methods. How information professionals use specific qualitative and
quantitative research methods in their projects. Section 3:
Relationships. Investigates the ways in which relationships form
and how they can impact the research process, and strategies that
can help make your collaborative efforts successful rather than
stressful.
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